Focused February - week 1

[Cassia]

Focused February - week 1

Lav - those little outfits are so cute!!! My friend had a baby boy a month ago who would look really cute in one of those! I hope she doesn't go into labour in this weather...that would be rubbish!

X

[rebirth]

Focused February - week 1

Awwww Lav the outfits are soooo cute!

Good morning my lovelies. IThe past two days I have been good with my food and even did a bit of exercise. I feel physically and mentally better already!

Will read up later. Have a great thursday chaps!
x

[Stargazerlily]

Focused February - week 1

Happy cold Thursday!

We had about two feet of snow, then drifting, so it is just crazy around here. I told my husband to just drive the SUV up and down our driveway....it is the time of year that makes you done with shoveling. I guess I'll have to shovel the walk though. Actually, I had a great day yesterday, doing nothing I did not want to do for a change. My son started a job, and when he left, I was actually alone in my house. I need my alone time and it was wonderful.

PAguy, this time of year is the hardest for me....February is just too much winter, so I understand your feelings of discouragement. Nice that work was warm and quiet. Thanks for recommending the book, Prayer for Sale, I am really enjoying the story, characters, it is a treat.

I am sticking to my AF goals, but not my eating or exercise goals. It is just hard to stick to everything, plus I am just hungry. The cold weather does this to me. Every year.

Everyone, keep safe and warm, AF.

[rustop61]

Focused February - week 1

Good morning everyone

Wow, saw the pictures on the news last night. Makes the little bit we got seem like a few flakes. Hope all safe and well.

Star - Know you would have liked to have gone to the funeral, shame you missed it. Glad you got some alone time, you probably needed it. It is hard to keep all the balls in the air but I think you are doing the most important one. If you are not AF no amount of exercise or diet will help. At the moment I have all three going and have to say I do feel good. As the lady at weight watchers said, the reason we were all there was because we did not feel good about ourselves when overindulging.

John - I think I agree about boys. I have two teenage girls and the hormones this morning nearly raised the roof off the house!!!

Lav - The suits are just adorable. Hope your generator is still working.

Rebirth - Glad you are feeling better about yourself.

Dill, Sooty, Rusty, LBH, Cassia, Papmom, Life and everyone else big hello.

Rustop

[Lavande]

Focused February - week 1

Morning Focused Ones!

Overslept a but but who cares? :H
It's a rare treat for me to actually get some decent sleep.

The power has remained on, I am gratedul & suprised as it was super windy last night! Where does this extreme weather come from anyway? Feels kind of like a punishment.

Star, sorry about your insane snowfall. I know how much snow that is...........
Just stay safe & warm

Greetings Cassia, Rustop, rebirth, John & all to come today.
Time to make some money......Ill be back later.
Lav

[piper123]

Focused February - week 1

A little more about myself--I turned 50 in december was supposed to begin af then but blew it all dec and jan. So here I am on day five and feeling pretty good.

I have three children who are turning 20 at the end of the month. I raised them by myself. One is an exchange student abroad for the semester and the other two are studying at a unversity about a three hour round trip from home. My son is coming home today (yeah!) I love to cook, already texted him for his menu plan.

I am slowly clearing out my house to move into something smaller. I am amazed at what more I can do with the lights not dimmed from A. I no longer have the feeling of dreading letting go of things. Weird. As hobbies, up until last summer I swam and ran a lot, mostly trail running, even did a trail marathon, always drinking the thought in my head all the time was how much better I could do if I didn't drink. I think the switch to being somewhat ok to not okay happened sometimes last year. The years and years just finally caught up with me.

I've been to the gym on Sunday and Monday, swam laps tues and yesterday I was sick so I took the day off. And, I am too familiar with running injuries from fast start ups. I also teach swimming lessons, which allows me free access to the pool where I teach and I've been adding lap workouts before and after lessons. I think I am the kind of person who has to be addicted to something, only this time I am removing the A.

I have tried AA at least a half doz times, and al anon once. I've always been confused of which side of the fence I am on. I am dealing with some pretty crappy stuff from my past, which really became to light when my own children reached their high school years. A lot of stuff swept under the carpet, denial of alcoholism, lies, selfishness, lack of priorities, that just knocked me over when I thought about things. The pattern has continued into another generation and I have had to separate myself from it because I can't fix it. And drinking made it all quiet, helped me not feel guilty for making ME and my children a priority and stopping enabling.

Finding MWO has literally been my stepping stone. If I could I would hug every one of you. I know I am far from the danger zone, but for today, day 5, I am feeling pretty darn positive about things. WHEN I make it a week, I will be so happy.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

[Cassia]

Focused February - week 1

Hey piper,
I am glad you found this site! We have all been in your shoes so let us support u. Trail running sounds awesome! I am definitely going to try that the next time I am somewhere warm. Too cold in the uk for that just now me thinks.

Star - think u posted earlier in the week about meeting a mate who cant drink either! I do believe that people come into your lives at certain time for certain reasons and it looks like this person has showed up at a great time for you and vice versa. The universe at work.

Hey rebirth - I have also been trying to eat better this week and keeping up the exercise. I am one day behind on my weeks target but I have been super tired this week. It's nice to feel the mental and physical stimulation from exercising though.

A big hello to everyone else! Its good to be here and sober. 43 days now...can hardly believe it!

X

[Chillgirl]

Focused February - week 1

Hi Piper - thanks for introducing yourself, its lovely to have you here!
MWO seems to attract hearts of gold so you are in a good place.
Im 46 seperated, no children and originally from Scotland. Even when i drank i too loved exercise and i guess it helped convince me for years i couldnt really have a drink problem!
You sound in a good positive frame of mind and i look forward to celebrating one week with you.

Sorry for you guys having all this dreadful weather, i hope you get a break from it soon.

Star - a job for your Son! Fantastic, maybe this will help get him on track.

Lav - loved the monkeys suits.

This may sound a liitle off the wall but i have experienced a big shift since letting go of my watch and feel it was a source of energy tying me to my past. I feel unburdened and realize that having "stuff" of such emense value brings a certain amount of responsible. It currently retails at ?22,000 and i have replaced it with one costing ?30. The sense of liberation is huge and i cant help but smile everytime i look at the new one

[Dewdrop]

Focused February - week 1

Hello guys,

I have had a few days of hell at work and just so wish that I could hand in my notice, however no such luck !! I am sure that many of you feel the same, I sometimes wonder what would be the best job in the world?? For me it would involve working with people, aromatherapy, gardening, hillwalking, nature, being active outdoors etc etc but these things are all hobbies I do in my spare time and I think the key would be to incorporate them into a job. Unfortunately these types of jobs don't pay that well so a catch 22. I am about 4 1/2 years away from being able to retire early and that seems like such a long time from here at the moment. I don't want to wish my life away either but I do hate my job at the moment........

On a positive note I do have a few lovely things planned this weekend with the family that I am really looking forward to, so light at the end of the tunnel. I miss you all and read everyday

Dewdrop :h

[Rusty]

Focused February - week 1

Hi Friends!

:welcome:Piper! Thank you for sharing a little bit about yourself with us. I love the East Coast....my mom is from Maine and every year while I was growing up we would rent a cottage on the beach. MA is beautiful, too! Martha's Vineyard is one of my favorite spots.

Dew....great to see you! I've had the longest week and thank God it's almost over! Ugh...I was soooo bored today.

Chill-I love your healthy attitude regarding your watch....and again, I smiled when I read your January summary.

Cassia-43 days:goodjob:! Keep it up! We are thrilled to have you here.

Rebirth-I bought the Billy Blanks Tae Bo DVD yesterday. It's still in the box!:H

Lav- I loved the Monkey See Monkey Do onesies....I'm sure they will be a hit.

I'm in Ohio and the guy in the hotel room next to mine snored so loudly it was like sleeping next to a lawnmower. I miss the Matador neighbor in Barcelona who obviously satisfied his partner, judging by the oohs, ahs, and happy gasps I heard next door.

My client today presented me with a cake for my birthday and a lovely card signed by the management team. I was really touched.

Well, I'm off for my second workout of the day...even though I would just rather crawl into bed.

Have a wonderful AF evening.

xo

Rusty

[Lavande]

Focused February - week 1

Good evening folks!

a quick fly by to say good night to one & all

Piper, yo sound great, happy to see you here!

Rusty - is your birthday tomorrow??? Yikes!!
I don't have G's outfit ready yet :shocked:

Have a safe & warm night everyone.
Lav

[rustop61]

Focused February - week 1

Good morning everyone

Just wanted to start the day off by saying:

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Rusty, Happy Birthday to you. Is it the big 50? Sorry 29 :H

A lot of us seem to be hitting that mark this year. Piper mentioned it yesterday and I will be 29 in October. Glad to be getting my life back on the right track and not stuck in a bottle of wine a day.

This is just a quick check in before school run, will be back later.

Rustop

[Chillgirl]

Focused February - week 1

Morning Focusers

Rusty please confirm if today is your birthday, i have for some reason Feb 10th in my head??!

[rebirth]

Focused February - week 1

Good morning all.

Sorry if I am not acknowledging people's posts individually but I have alot of work on at the moment.

Chill ;Rusty's birthday is the tenth. I am sure of it....

I am off to Barbados in summer!! So excited. Got to lose ten pounds and a sixpack by then!
x

[Stargazerlily]

Focused February - week 1

Good morning all.....

I had a difficult day yesterday....hot water heater went out again, and it can't be fixed till a part comes in....it is being overnighted so hope it comes in today. I am looking forward to going back to work today after the day I had yesterday. I am trying to just be calm about it, after all, there are so many really bad things that can happen. This is just annoying and expensive, not a tragedy. I can think like this and be logical as I am AF. Otherwise, I would be over reacting I am sure.

Chill, so interesting, your views of the energy from the expensive watch and your past. I too have been attached to things, then I when I release them I feel lighter, freer. Another mystery of the universe. I was thinking about spirituality yesterday, and on Oprah, she stated that being spiritual to her is "living with an open heart." I thought of you. I want to live with an open heart too. Focusing on the positive and all the blessings in my life. I loved your inspiring story on another thread, it was lovely.

PAguy, loved Prayers for Sale. Do you have any other good books to recommend?

Dewdrop, sorry you had a stressful week. I love the same things you do. :h My dream is to buy an empty store downtown, have a used book store/boutique and maybe crafts stuff too. To close early and be able to take walks, enjoy nature, and be healthy. This could be done only with lots of money, darn. Maybe I should buy a lotto ticket a week again.

Living with an open heart. What does that mean to you? I think that alcohol/drugs close our hearts, and only when we are AF can we begin this journey. I had some scary dreams in the past about drinking and its effects, I knew my connection to my higher power was compromised. I'd love to hear others thoughts on this.

Piper, just wanted to say I appreciate your posts and I am enjoying getting to know you better. Day 5 is really an accomplishment, I know you can continue on this wonderful journey. :goodjob:

Everyone, have a great day, AF.